Napoli are confident of a summer transfer for West Ham United star Crescencio Somerville and are figuring out how to make the transfer happen.
That's according to journalist Ada Cotugno, speaking on Radio Napoli Centrale today. Aria Napoli has broadcast her comments.
The website reports that Napoli are already working on next summer's transfer window, targeting a number of players from across Europe. Sporting director Giovanni Manna is particularly keen on the Premier League.
According to Cotugno, one of those he has his eye on is Somerville. He has been the star of the show for the Hammers in recent months, shining under Nuno Espirito Santo as the Hammers try to avoid relegation.
napoli focus
According to Cotugno, Napoli have taken notice and officials are already working on drafting the transfer.
"Napoli is one of the teams most confident in the boy, Manna has already taken steps to see if a deal is possible," He said.
"We are talking about a €30 million fee. I consider him suitable for Serie A.
The big question is whether a €30m fee is realistic. At first glance, this seems unlikely, given the fee West Ham paid to sign him from Leeds in 2024.
€30 million seems low
They are now just looking at the returns on that investment. They will definitely be reluctant to let him go at that price.
This is especially the case, as he is valued at €30 million transfer market At this point, and those values are usually at low levels. This will only increase if he continues to impress between now and the end of the season.
Of course, this could always change if West Ham are relegated this season. In that case, it would definitely mean that there is going to be a big sell-out at the London Stadium. Somerville would certainly be a target of many clubs in that scenario.
Napoli are likely to join them, with the club already taking steps behind the scenes to set up a potential deal.
Ronald Koeman has made this clear in recent days west ham players This is close to their Netherlands debut, and that will definitely drive the price up.
